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#1174 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 31% in state

River View Elementary School

Elementary School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Plainfield, IL

A Plainfield Sd 202 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2097 S Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$15,896
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at River View Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where River View Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated741/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$122,963

Median home value

$298,000

Median rent

$2,159/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

92.6%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60586; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wesmere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.2 mi570Compare →
Grand Prairie Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–51.4 mi538Compare →
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–81.6 mi247Compare →
Troy Cronin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–41.6 mi494Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Plainfield Sd 202

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#8 of 30
District spending per student
$15,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

River View Elementary School is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River View Elementary School

River View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River View Elementary School

What grades does River View Elementary School serve?

River View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend River View Elementary School?

River View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River View Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at River View Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River View Elementary School rank in IL?

River View Elementary School ranks #1,174 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is River View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

River View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at River View Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River View Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is River View Elementary School a charter school?

No, River View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River View Elementary School a Title I school?

No, River View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River View Elementary School?

41.3% of students at River View Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
571
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Area population (ZIP 60586)
48,006
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
34.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60586; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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